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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.60, 5,517.96 and 2,582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.60, 5,517.96 and 2,582.94 is: 3,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.60 : 5,517.96 = 2,582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.60/5,517.96 = 2,582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.60x = 5,517.96 × 2,582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.60x = 14,252,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,559.60/3,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.50

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